Brent Gunning and Sho Alli close out Wednesday morning by welcoming on play-by-play announcer of the Toronto Raptors Eric Smith to discuss his takeaways from the Raps win over the Portland Trailblazers, both positive and negative, plus the impact Scottie Barnes, missing RJ Barrett, Brandon Ingram’s recent struggles and where Gradey Dick fits. The guys then talk about Eric’s book and what the reception to it has been like. Brent and Sho then turn their attention to the Toronto Maple Leafs and their win over the Florida Panthers and if it can galvanize the team going forward. After the break Sho Alli is joined by Sportsnet Blue Jays reporter Shi Davidi! (24:22) They get into a conversation on Cody Ponce signing with the Jays, what fans can expect from him and its impact on the rotation, the rest of free agency and the Jays’ offseason. Sho closes out the morning with your Canadian Sports moment!

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Brent Gunning and Sho Alli open the second hour by alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show! They break down Toronto’s win over Florida last night, assess whether the Leafs are truly back, and evaluate the team’s play when healthy. The trio also discuss Joseph Woll’s workload, Auston Matthews’ resurgence, the defence corps returning to form, and Toronto’s playoff outlook. Later, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (25:25) stops by to discuss what Blue Jays fans can expect from Cody Ponce. Jon shares how his KBO performance could translate to the Majors and Ponce's fit in Toronto's rotation, before forecasting some other offseason moves, potential trades, and the shape of the remaining free agent market. This hour wraps up with thoughts on the Olympic ice situation in Italy for 2026 Winter Games.

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Brent Gunning and Sho Alli kick off Wednesday morning by recapping the Maple Leafs’ 4-1 victory over the Florida Panthers. They highlight how this win renewed some hope for the season, Joseph Woll’s strong performance, Troy Stecher’s impressive play, and the team's ongoing power-play struggles. The boys listen back to Craig Berube’s post-game comments and assess Auston Matthews’ recent stretch as a potential return to form. They also break down the Raptors’ win over the Portland Trail Blazers, noting the team’s inconsistencies, shifting expectations, and the impact of Scottie Barnes’ offensive surge on the team’s ceiling. Ben and Sho close the hour by discussing the Blue Jays signing KBO MVP Cody Ponce, what his addition means for the coming season, how it affects the bullpen makeup, and the increased likelihood of a trade.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out Tuesday morning by welcoming NHL insider Frank Seravalli on to talk about how the NHL trade market is shaping up, how active the Leafs will be in it and what’s going on with Auston Matthews and Anthony Stolarz. The guys then turn their attention to the rest of the league taking a look at Jordan Binnington’s trade market and what the lowly Nashville Predators may do before then getting into Frank’s ongoing beef with Michael Buble. After the break, Co-host of Leafs Talk, and producer of real Kyper & Bourne Sam McKee joins the guys! (26:23) They discuss Sam’s expectations for tonight’s Leafs Panthers matchup, his conflicted view on the Leafs’ season, how to root for them right now and what needs to change to turn their season around. The guys close out the morning with talk about who should start in net for team Canada at the Olympics.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by previewing tonight's Maple Leafs vs. Panthers game. They get into Brad Marchand’s rapport with the Toronto media and examine whether the Leafs may have missed their contention window amid Florida’s mounting injuries. They discuss Auston Matthews’ evolution, the importance of key players going forward, and whether the Leafs’ health-science approach or simple injury-proneness is contributing to their lineup issues. After the break, Sportsnet NHL analyst Jason Bukala (27:00) joins to share his observations on the Leafs’ current play, other teams’ adjustments, Matthews’ development, and any changes in Toronto’s defensive-zone coverage. He also weighs in on Team Canada’s Olympic goaltending picture and breaks down his latest draft rankings, where Keaton Verhoeff sits ahead of Gavin McKenna, and what their NCAA seasons and the upcoming World Juniors could indicate.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Tuesday's show with thoughts on Brad Marchand's comments about the Toronto Maple Leafs season thus far. The boys dive into tonight's matchup with the Panthers and outline the stakes of Toronto's growing rivalry with the Panthers, including what to make of Florida’s shaky start. They then shift to David Montgomery’s remarks about Jordan Binnington and what they might mean for Team Canada. After the break, they discuss Pete DeBoer’s statement about the Olympic ice dimensions in Milan and potential implications for Team Canada. Ben and Brent close the hour with a look at the Pete Fairbanks rumours circulating in Toronto and discuss whether he could help fix the Blue Jays' bullpen.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Monday morning by welcoming on Sportsnet NHL host David Amber to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs’ weird season and if they can be a playoff team. The trio then discuss Auston Matthews’ current form, how Dakota Joshua can impact the team and Easton Cowan’s impressive play. After the break the guys are joined by former NHL goaltender Devan Dubnyk (26:18) to get some of his thoughts about the early season stories around the NHL, the current goaltending situations of the Leafs and Oilers, Sergei Bobrovsky, and what Canada’s net will look like at the Olympics. Ben and Brent close out Monday morning with your Crown Canadian Moment of the day!

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by examining Auston Matthews’ weekend on the ice. The guys note a possible decline in his puck touches compared to past seasons and consider how a shift from elite status to merely top-ten form could impact the Leafs’ future, especially amid the team’s insistence that his play isn’t related to previous injuries. They then discuss Elliotte Friedman’s report that the Leafs blocked footage from the All or Nothing Amazon Prime documentary involving William Nylander, raising concerns about whether the organization has been too lenient with him and how damaging the unseen footage might have been. Later, Trey Wingo (24:12) of the Straight Facts Homie podcast contributor to talk about the razor-thin margins in the league this year and the heightened excitement created by league-wide parity. They also break down the Chiefs’ struggles, the uncertain identity of the Bills, the heavy pressure facing Buffalo and Baltimore, the Steelers’ shaky outlook and Mike Tomlin’s future, the NFC North amid the Lions’ issues, the Bears’ surprising performance, and Trey’s perspective on the Lane Kiffin situation.

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